Length
- 'AS' in Year 1
- 'A2' in Year 2
This course can also be studied as an intensive one-year programme for students aged 19+ at ncn High Pavement Sixth Form College.
Entry Requirements
'AS':
- At least Grade B in GCSE Additional Science
- At least Grade C in GCSE Mathematics
- At least one Grade B if you have studied the three separate sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) at GCSE Level
Students with Grade C may be able to study 'AS' Level Chemistry over two years.
'A2':
- At least Grade E in 'AS' Chemistry, Grade D is preferred.
Course Content
3 units at 'AS' Level, including:
- Chemistry for Life - the elements of life and developing fuels
- Chemistry of Natural Resources - elements from the sea; the polymer revolution
- Chemistry in Practice
3 units at 'A2' Level, including:
- Chemistry of Materials - medicine; materials revolution and the tread of life; the steel story
- Chemistry by Design - colour by design; the oceans; medicines by design; visiting the chemical industry
- Individual investigation
Assessment
A combination of examinations and coursework
Aims & Ambitions
A Higher Education course in medicine, agriculture, materials technology, energy, pharmacy, dentistry, physiotherapy, chemical biochemistry or a career in one of these areas.